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Atheist Exile replied to Karen's discussion 'Oops wrong button- trying again with a request and new poem.' in the group ARS POETICA
Galway Kinnell is one of my favorite poets. I've posted another of his poems elsewhere in this group. The following poem, “Duck Chasing”, is one of his earlier poems. It presages a comment he made, later in life, that “our…
Dallas Gaytheist replied to Karen's discussion 'A Blessing by James Wright' in the group ARS POETICA
Very nice. Great pace and imagery. Never heard of this guy.
Karen replied to Karen's discussion 'A Blessing by James Wright' in the group ARS POETICA
This poem can ellicit tears of joy and appreciation from me. It is true poetry.
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Karen replied to Karen's discussion 'Oops wrong button- trying again with a request and new poem.' in the group ARS POETICA
Lovely-it transports me to that "universal" feeling. Here's hoping you can still feel as nonchalant about the Dow Jones average.
Karen replied to Karen's discussion 'Oops wrong button- trying again with a request and new poem.' in the group ARS POETICA
Congratulations on 42 years of marriage! I think the subject of this long term relationship at the pont of many years IS inspiration for poetry. Marriage becomes its own poetry - so much is said in so few words, but body language is so well read,…
Chris Brockman replied to Karen's discussion 'Oops wrong button- trying again with a request and new poem.' in the group ARS POETICA
Re After Twenty Years of Marriage:
This is a loving, lovely poem that gets at the reality of a long-term relationship (and I love it!). A long time ago I used to go to sleep every night with one arm under my wife's neck as I held her close. I…
Ian Mason replied to Karen's discussion 'Oops wrong button- trying again with a request and new poem.' in the group ARS POETICA
I think I've posted this before but it's still a favourite of mine and is an inspiration.
Invictus
1875
Out of the night that covers me,
Black as the Pit from pole to pole,
I thank whatever gods may be
For my unconquerable soul.
In the…
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Karen replied to Karen's discussion 'A new poem written by me for your critical perusal.' in the group ARS POETICA
Thank you Chris. The old-fashioned quality comes from the assignment which was to create a poem in the Shakespearean sonnet form. I was taking a master's course in poetry and poetic forms and were charged with creating poetry as a way of…
Ian Mason replied to Karen's discussion 'Oops wrong button- trying again with a request and new poem.' in the group ARS POETICA
I like your poem a lot. The combination of romantic and realistic is a success.
Karen replied to Karen's discussion 'Oops wrong button- trying again with a request and new poem.' in the group ARS POETICA
Jeez. I uploaded the file with my class comments and process. Either this will be entertaining or annoying. Sorry!
Trance Gemini replied to Karen's discussion 'A new poem written by me for your critical perusal.' in the group ARS POETICA
The way you use the imagery to make a quiet statement is quite beautiful.
I enjoyed this.
Ian Mason replied to Karen's discussion 'A new poem written by me for your critical perusal.' in the group ARS POETICA
Like it. Reminds me of when my daughter was young.
Karen replied to Dallas Gaytheist's discussion 'What is your favorite stanza or quote from a poem?' in the group ARS POETICA
Ravishing!
Karen replied to Karen's discussion 'A new poem written by me for your critical perusal.' in the group ARS POETICA
Do you know Ralphy Vaughn William's "Theme From Tallis"? It is an obscure reference. I should enclose a footnote. Most people know Khalil Gibran. Thanks!
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- At 10:45pm on March 17, 2010,
Wes Bonez said… - (= Happy Birthday from Washington State! =)
- At 6:17am on March 17, 2010,
John Jubinsky said… - Hi Karen! Have a very happy birthday.
- At 9:08pm on September 26, 2009,
Dale McGowan said… - I'll keep that in mind Karen, thanks for the interest! No idea how it will shake out at the moment.
- At 3:33pm on August 25, 2009,
Dallas Gaytheist said… - Thanks for the friendship add, and thanks for joining ARS POETICA.
- At 6:20pm on August 23, 2009,
Dallas Gaytheist said…
- Karen, welcome to Atheist Nexus. Be sure to check out the GROUPS page to find like-minded people.
I've started seven groups here, so please join any you think you might be interested in. We’d love to have your contributions.
THE KNIFE & FORK is a group for anyone who has a strong interest or mild curiosity in food, cooking, eating, drinking, and nutrition.
HUMANE ATHEISTS is a group for people who are interested in trying to live a humane life by understanding the issues surrounding animal welfare.
CONSUMER ETHICS was created to help us understand how our purchasing power can help or harm the world around us.
LINGUAPHILES & SESQUIPEDALIANS, a group for people who love languages, words, and grammar.
ARS POETICA is a group for those who love poetry, anyone who is just curious, and everyone in between.
LOVERS OF SHAKESPEARE is a group for fans of the Bard. Topics are open to just about anything Shakespeare.
ODDITORIUM is a group dedicated to the all that which is bizarre and unusual in the world.
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